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The Department of National Defence to highlight housing initiatives across Canada

Esquimalt, British Columbia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces On behalf of the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will hold an announcement on October 16 regarding the work underway on several hundred residential housing units across Canada to help meet the housing needs of the Canadian Armed […]

Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act

Hon. David McGuinty (Ottawa South) moved that Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts, be read the second time and referred to a committee.   Mr. Speaker, I would like to say good morning to colleagues and to the Canadians who are watching today’s debate. I am pleased to […]

Minister McGuinty introduces legislation to modernize the military justice system

Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, introduced An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act). The legislation was originally proposed as Bill C-66 but was terminated with the prorogation of Parliament in January 2025. The […]

Prime Minister Carney announces new trade agreement with Indonesia – Canada’s first-ever bilateral trade agreement with an ASEAN country

The global trade landscape is rapidly changing as the United States fundamentally transforms all of its trading relationships. In this new era, our partners will no longer rely only on the strength of our values but also the value of our strength. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and building […]

National Defence Minister McGuinty meets with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Defence Minister McGuinty Speaks with Reporters in Riga

CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty takes questions from reporters in Riga, Latvia, where he is touring the Ādaži Military Base alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney. On Tuesday, the prime minister announced a three-year extension of Canada’s mission in Latvia, where more than 2,000 Canadian troops are stationed to support NATO’s Operation REASSURANCE. (no interpretation)

Minister McGuinty Speaks with Reporters in Warsaw

CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters in Warsaw, Poland, where he is accompanying Prime Minister Mark Carney on a trip that also includes stops in Ukraine, Germany, and Latvia. (no interpretation)

Minister of National Defence concludes visits to Canadian Armed Forces bases in Edmonton and Cold Lake

Over the past two days, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, has concluded visits to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) establishments in western Canada. On August 13, he visited with CAF leaders and members posted to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton, accompanied by the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community […]

National defence minister makes inaugural visit to CFB Borden

On Aug. 11, 2025, the Hon. David J. McGuinty, minister of national defence, made his inaugural visit to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden, in Ontario, to meet with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members stationed there. You can read the full Barrie Today article here.

Minister of National Defence visits Alberta

The Hon. David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited CFB Cold Lake on Aug. 13 as part of a five-base cross-Canada tour. You can read the full Rocky Mountain Outlook article here.